OFW Journals (OFW Stories on the News) and Some OFW Employment, Career & Business Tips

Name or Nickname: Vic Pagkatipunan

Do you want us to publish your name: Yes

Email: vicente.pagkatipunan@kbr.com

Do you want us to publish your email: Yes

Country of Residence: Qatar

Profession: Security Officer

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: Definitely not. Philippines is still the best place to live in. If only the government can give us a salary like what I'm receiving now, I will never leave my country.

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: Financially, it's beneficial. Emotionally, it's hell.

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: The authorities claims it. But I don't buy it. It's just their alibi because they can't give Filipinos jobs in their own country.

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: Missing each other's company. Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: I don't care.

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: Try your luck abroad. You will never propser in our own country, until the present policiticians are still around.

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: To unite all of the OFWs worldwide and have a voice in the government and likewise, have its identity and recognized by the world's governing body.

What is best about being a Filipino: Maabilidad, magalang, masayahin, pinakamahusay. Here in Qatar, we are billed as HVEs (Highly Valuable Employees).

Any Message for Us: Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to aire my comments regarding the lonely plight of Filipinos abroad and some sentiments against the government.